Nutritionally Fit

Is Sushi “Diet” Friendly? The Dos & Don’ts of Sushi

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The widespread craze for sushi has everyone convinced it’s healthy. I counsel a lot on sushi. While sushi restaurants do offer plenty of healthy options, not everything is “diet” friendly. If you’re not careful a sushi meal could easily top 1,000 calories. With that in mind, the next time you go out for sushi, here’s what to do and not do. Do…

4 Memorial Day Weekend Health Tips!

Memorial Day is finally here! That long awaited three day weekend that signifies the start of summer and means sunshine, getting together with friends, and BBQs. If you’re looking to spend the weekend guilt free, follow these simple guidelines. Get active! With the gorgeous weather, getting outside and participating in some outdoor games should be fun. Join the volleyball game, frisbee match,…

7 Ways to Get Beach Body Ready for Summer!

Summer is almost here! Load up on water Drinking water rids your body of bad toxins, while also keeping you hydrated so that your summer workouts are more effective. It is best to start each meal with a tall glass of water, as it prevents you from mistaking thirst for hunger and thus overeating. As a rule of thumb, you should drink…

Let’s Talk About Fat & Low-Fat

Let’s Talk About Fat & “Low-Fat” None of us are strangers to the countless labels that read, “low-fat” on all sorts of foods in the market. In fact, you canfindthe label on just about anything- snacks, cereal, cheese, you name it. But does this label mean the food is healthy? Healthy fat vs. unhealthy fat Contrary to common belief, some fat can…

How to Stay Fit On A Vacation

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Getting Ready for that Final  Summer Trip? Here’s How to Watch Your Weight While You’re Away While we all enjoy a great vacation of experiencing new things and visiting new places, travel can sometimes induce stress for those of us who are trying to watch our weight. But don’t fret, as here are a few things to keep you on track with your eating and ensure that…

Foods to Fight Fatigue!

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Feeling Sluggish? Here’s What Foods You Should Eat for a Little Pick-Me- Up Maybe you didn’t sleep well last night. Or maybe you just hit a wall this afternoon. Whatever the reason, you know you’re tired and in need of a saving grace. Instead of picking up a coffee or energy drink, all you need to do is look to certain foods. The following is a…

Meal Prepping 101: 3 Easy Steps to Meal Prepping!

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Meal planning/prepping is the key to eating healthy. The good news is that you don’t have to be a super organized person to prep meals – you just need to keep certain ingredients on hand! Let’s think for a moment about what exactly we need when figuring out how to prep meals… Meal planning tips 1.Once a week, go to the grocery…

Still Going Strong

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We’ve all heard the saying: “New Year, New Me.” While many of us want to make changes that hold true to this motto, we’re lost at how to get started. Eat less? Eat “healthier,” whatever that means? Workout more? The options are endless and because they’re so open ended, it’s easy for us to feel overwhelmed and misguided. Without direction, we’re more…

Happy Valentine’s Day: Treat your sweetheart to heart healthy treats

The day of love is quickly approaching. Valentines Day can be a challenging day for those watching their weight, as it is filled with tempting treats. If the person you love has been working so hard to eat healthy why seduce them with mouth-watering delicacies. Instead show your love and support by choosing a gift that is not overloaded with sugar and…

Be Nutritionally Fit – General Shopping List

Shopping for the right foods can be tough – especially if you don’t know what you are looking for.  Not to worry- Wendy has created this general shopping list to start you on your Nutritionally Fit lifestyle! Looking for a shopping list specific to your health needs? Contact Wendy for guidance.